Caption

Lithuanian half-grosz, Sigismund II Augustus (King of Poland; 1544–1572). Obverse: Polish eagle; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.SIGIS.AVG.REX.PO.MAG.DVX.LI'. Reverse: Lithuanian Pogon with the year '1553' below; in the rim between pearly borders the inscription '.MONE.MAGNI.DVCAT9.LITVA'. Jagiellon dynasty; 1553; Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Poland; coin; diameter 18.7–19.0 mm; weight 1.05 g.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A37_135

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Keywords

Lithuanian half-grosz Sigismund II Augustus King Poland 1544–1572 Obverse Polish eagle rim pearly borders inscription .Sigis.Avg.Rex.Po.Mag.Dvx.Li Reverse Lithuanian Pogon year 1553 .Mone.Magni.Dvcat9.Litva Jagiellon dynasty Grand Duchy Lithuania coin diameter 18.7–19.0 mm weight 1.05 g circular metallic coin worn raised design textured slightly irregular edge central motif mounted figure horse visible tack stylized limbs surrounded circular border decorative raised elements surface predominantly silver-gray areas darker gray patina subtle highlights metal catches light signs wear softened details shallow scratches color palette includes silver light gray darker gray tones.